Microsoft has announced a series of enhancements to its Microsoft 365 Copilot, aimed at administrators and end-users.
Introduced in November 2024, these updates are designed to improve productivity and provide deeper insights through advanced analytics and new interactive features.
Advanced Admin Capabilities
One of the significant updates for administrators is the introduction of Copilot Analytics, which integrates Microsoft Viva Insights at no additional cost.
This feature allows IT and business leaders to measure the adoption and impact of Copilot across their organizations.
The analytics provide customizable reporting options that enable deeper analysis against key performance indicators (KPIs).
With these insights, organizations can better understand how Copilot contributes to business value in areas such as sales, service, finance, and marketing
New usage reports have also been added to the Microsoft 365 admin center.
These reports offer insights into active usage metrics for Copilot, including total active users and average daily usage across various applications.
This feature helps administrators track trends over different periods, enhancing their ability to manage and optimize Copilot deployment within their organizations
Enhanced User Features
For end-users, Microsoft has expanded Copilot’s capabilities across several applications.
In Word, users can now include up to ten references in their documents, significantly increasing the flexibility and depth of content creation.
The size limit for all attached references has also been expanded, allowing for more comprehensive document drafting
In PowerPoint, Copilot now supports the creation of branded presentations using company templates. This feature enables users to develop cohesive and professional presentations with ease.
Furthermore, users can generate custom images using DALL-E 3 or retrieve stock images from Microsoft’s library directly within Word and PowerPoint, enhancing the visual appeal of their documents and presentations.
Outlook has also seen improvements with AI-powered themes that allow users to personalize their email experience.
Additionally, Business Chat in Outlook now offers a toggle feature that lets users choose between work or web contexts, providing greater flexibility in how they manage communications
Interactive Chat Experiences
The chat experience with Copilot has been significantly enhanced.
Users can now ground their conversations in real-time information available on the web through Business Chat’s web mode in Teams and Outlook.
This update allows for more dynamic interactions by providing contextual prompt suggestions based on open web pages or PDFs
Moreover, the new Copilot Prompt Gallery empowers users to create, save, and share their favorite prompts within Business Chat.
This feature facilitates collaboration by allowing team members to share effective prompts that streamline workflows or generate creative ideas.
The gallery also includes specialized prompts tailored for specific roles such as customer service or IT, further enhancing productivity across different functions
These updates reflect Microsoft’s commitment to continuously evolving its tools to meet the needs of modern workplaces by leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies.
As these features roll out globally, they are expected to significantly enhance administrative oversight and user engagement with Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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